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fibre, covering the pots with three inches of the same material. Plenty of 
moisture is essential, and when the buds show through remove the top covering 
of fibre and cover with inverted pots, with the holes stopped up, until the 
flowers are well drawn up, when they may be gradually exposed to the light. 
For the earliest forcing a temperature of 80° to 90° Fahrenheit is necessary, 
but from March onwards much less heat is needed, and in potting, the crowns 
should be placed further apart as they make more leaf growth. 
In the open a slightly shaded position should be selected. Dig the ground 
deeply, working in plenty of leaf mould and old manure. Plant the crowns in 
November, four inches apart, leaving the tips just visible above the soil. When 
planting is finished cover the bed lightly with leaf mould or very rotten manure. 
After four or five years the roots will have become too crowded and should 
be lifted, selecting the largest and finest crowns for the formation of a new 
bed. 
DESCRIPTION 
100 
50. 
25 
Finest Selected Berlin 
Crowns 75/- 1,000 
8/- 
4/6 
— 
Finest Quality Retarded Crowns 
9/6 
SI- 
3/- 
Fortin’s Giant (True) 
The finest, very large bells 
15/- 
91- 
4/6 
N.B. — These prices are post free, but not less than 25 are sold at a time. 
• We strongly recommend Retarded Crowns for flowering up to Christmas, 
after that time the Berlin Crowns will be found best. In ordering Retarded 
Crowns please say when to be delivered, or orders can be booked, and a supply 
sent at regular intervals. 
For outdoor planting Fortin’s is far superior to any other variety. 
Muscari. 
(drape or Tassel Hyacinth). 
“ The whole stalk, with the flowers upon it, doth somewhat resemble a 
long purse tassel, and thereupon divers gentlewomen have so named it.” — 
Parkinson. 
DESCRIPTION. 100 doz. 
Conicum (Heavenly Blue) A magnificent bright blue flower, very 
showy if grown in clumps ; exquisite in bowls or pots if 
planted in November ; in the open should be planted early. 
Finest bulbs 40/- 1,000 4/C 8d. 
First size bulbs 32/- 1,000 3/6 6d. 
Double Ranunculus. 
Beautiful flowers for massing in beds or for cutting. Plant in February 
in light rich soil three inches deep and four to five inches apart — placing the 
claws downwards. During April and May, should the weather be dry, an 
occasional soaking will prove very beneficial. The Persian varieties are not 
quite so hardy as the French and Turban, but all are beautiful. 
Turban Varieties. 
DESCRIPTION. 
100 
doz. 
Seraphique Fine golden yellow 
51- 
9d. 
Romano Fiery scarlet, very fine 
4 / - 
8d. 
Hercules Snow white, extra large 
5/6 
9d. 
Mixed Turban All colours 
3/- 
Cd. 
French Double. 
Finest Mixed A beautiful strain 
3/6 
(id. 
Persian. 
Mixed From named sorts 
3/6 
6d. 
